A new food additive was developed whereby fat could not be absorbed by the intestines and then into the bloodstream. People were surprised at how they could eat a lot of greasy food but not gain weight. Why were there subsequent complaints then about night-blindness, bone demineralization, and blood-clotting problems?

A new food additive was developed whereby fat could not be absorbed by the intestines and then into the bloodstream. People were surprised at how they could eat a lot of greasy food but not gain weight. Why were there subsequent complaints then about night-blindness, bone demineralization, and blood-clotting problems?

Ebk:Nutrition & Diet Therapy

10th Edition

ISBN:9780357391747

Author:DEBRUYNE

Publisher:DEBRUYNE

Chapter8: The Vitamins

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